NATO's Support for Ukraine Amidst Conflict

Good day and dobroi dnia.

Uh, dear friends, after eight years, the NATO Military Committee

comes back to Kyiv for an official visit.

But, uh, while we were not physically present here, Ukraine

is in our thoughts, in our discussions, in

our decision and following action every single day.

This visit fulfills the promise I made to the Commander-in-Chief of the

Armed Forces Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapaty, my good friend,

during our last conversation in August this year.

The NATO Military Committee's visits also follow the North Atlantic

Council visit to Kyiv in June.

Uh, we are here to... in full strength with a, a clear

message:

the bond between NATO and Ukraine is stronger

and stronger.

In facing Russia continued aggression U- against Ukraine

and its, uh, reckless hybrid activities in NATO

countries, we

stand unwavering with Ukraine in the heroic defense of

its sovereignty,

its territorial integrity, and the future of its people.

With me, 32 NATO military representative from each

NATO

allied nation to hear directly from General

Drapaty and his staff, the latest assessment of the situation,

uh, on the ground and what more we can do to

support Ukraine. Our presence here serves also the

duty to honor your brave nation's own soldiers,

and I particularly

think to those who have paid the ultimate

sacrifice or have been wounded in the line of duty

on the front line.

Ukraine courageous and resilient spirits remain

unbreakable and serve as an example to other nations.

An example that combines, uh, with all the lesson we

can learn from your commanders, from their experience, which

will ultimately help our alliance too, to better face

today's and tomorrow's threats. To,

to answer those who think that, uh, by perpetrating act

of sabotage, cyberattack, and violation of the

airspace in, uh, national, NATO territory, they

will undermine the support and our resolve, I will

respond, "You are failing."

NATO support for Ukraine continues to grow, and our unity is

stronger than ever. Russia bears full responsibility

for this dangerous and unacceptable behavior.

And allies will continue to sharpen their tools,

strengthening all elements of our deterrence and defense.

Дуже дякую.

Slava

Ukraini.